Acer or Asus: which laptop is better?
The two brands side by side with the Nov 6, 2026 check.
In November 2026, Acer and Asus tie on rating for the price in laptops: average rating 6.3 and 6.9, median price of $654 and $680. Each one’s best models today: Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U ($500) and Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i7-1355U ($635).
See side by sideAcer
1 category won
6.5 median rating
35 models, from $289 to $1,400
Asus
1 category won
6.7 median rating
27 models, from $394 to $2,761
Tied on categories won: 1 each. 2 ties.
Performance
Asus winsThe best from Acer in performance
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 5070 Ti
Performance 9.5 score 8.5
$2,200
The best from Asus in performance
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090
Performance 10.0 score 9.2
$4,500
Memory and storage
TieThe best from Acer in memory and storage
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 5070 Ti
Memory and storage 9.8 score 8.8
$2,630
The best from Asus in memory and storage
Asus TUF Gaming A16 16″ Ryzen 7 7735HS RTX 4060
Memory and storage 10.0 score 7.7
$2,409
Screen
Acer wins
The best from Asus in screen
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18″ Core Ultra 9 290HX RTX 5090
Screen 9.8 score 9.3
$4,999
Ports and how current it is
TieThe best from Acer in ports and how current it is
Acer Swift 16″ Core Ultra 7 355
Ports and how current it is 10.0 score 8.8
$1,299
The best from Asus in ports and how current it is
Asus Vivobook 16″ Ryzen 5 150
Ports and how current it is 7.5 score 6.0
$588
Acer and Asus side by side
| Item | Acer | Asus |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 35 | 27 |
| Average rating | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Median price | $654 | $680 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | from $700 to $1,000 | up to $500 |
| Best model | Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U, $500 | Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i7-1355U, $635 |
| Cheapest | Acer Chromebook 315 15.6″ Celeron, $229 | Asus Chromebook CM14 14″ MediaTek, $226 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Acer | Asus | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $500 | 12 | 8 | tie |
| from $500 to $700 | 8 | 7 | Acer |
| from $700 to $1,000 | 4 | 2 | tie |
| from $1,000 to $1,700 | 8 | 2 | Acer |
| over $1,700 | 3 | 8 | Asus |
Who each one is for
Choose Acer to pay less (median price of $654 against $680); have more options (35 against 27); buy from $700 to $1,000. Best model: Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U, at $500.
Choose Asus to have the highest average rating (6.9 against 6.3); buy up to $500. Best model: Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i7-1355U, at $635.
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Frequently asked questions
Acer or Asus: which laptop is better?
In November 2026, Acer and Asus tie on rating for the price in laptops: average rating 6.3 and 6.9, median price of $654 and $680. Each one’s best models today: Acer Aspire Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U ($500) and Asus Vivobook 14″ Core i7-1355U ($635).
Which is cheaper, Acer or Asus?
By median price, Acer: $654 against $680. Its cheapest model today is Acer Chromebook 315 15.6″ Celeron, at $229.
Which has more models, Acer or Asus?
Acer has 35 models and Asus has 27 models in the Nov 6, 2026 check.
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Where the numbers come from
Brands with 3 or more models with a price and a rating in the day’s check are included. Average rating and median price use all of the brand’s models. The order compares each model’s rating with the median rating of models in the same price range and averages it by brand. The top pick is the brand’s model that beats that rating by the most in its range.
Prices change without notice and the final amount is the one in the store. The rating comes from each model’s spec sheet; the brand does not count.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.